10+ years of Lodging Real Estate and Investment Banking experience. Oversees equity and structured finance transactions and underwriting across the hospitality sector. Former investment professional at Rodina, a leading Mexican family office, where he participated in $1.0bn of real estate transactions in Mexico and the US. Previously an Investment Banking Associate at Itaú BBA focusing on ECM and M&A transactions in Latin America. Holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from ITAM – Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de Mexico.

16+ years in the global hospitality industry, with a background in Asset Management, Strategic Advisory, and Operations. Currently Vice President Asset Management for Alójica’s hotel portfolio in Mexico. Former Vice President of Asset Management at Tortuga Resorts, managing luxury All-Inclusive and European Plan properties in Mexico, Jamaica, and the USA. Previous roles at JLL and hotel AVE allowed working directly with hotel management companies on owner-related decisions, including asset management, operator selection, leading pre-opening processes, brand transitions, and valuations, among others. 8 years in operations, starting with Hilton’s Elevator Graduate Program and rising to Director of Finance. Native of Venezuela, holds a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism from Sant Ignasi- Ramon LLull University and an MBA in Hotel Management at Vatel Argentina.

10+ years of Lodging Real Estate and Private Equity experience. Oversees development, asset management and sustainability efforts for Alojica’s owned and subadvisory assets in Latin America and the Caribbean (1,000 keys). Founder of CREO Capital, an impact driven real estate private equity firm and Board Member for CIRENAS. Previously Investment Officer at CoreCo Private Equity and Investment Analyst at JP Morgan. Holds a BS degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering and MEng in Engineering Management from Cornell University.

7+ years of Investment Banking and Private Equity experience.  Manages the underwriting, structuring and execution of investments and capital development efforts for Black Creek Mexico and its platform companies. Former investment banking professional at Alfaro, Dávila y Scherer, a leading Mexican investment bank and a Moelis & Company strategic partner, focusing on advisory of M&A transactions and debt restructurings, where he participated in transactions totaling $2.0bn. A native of Monterrey, Mexico, Fernando holds a B.S.E. in Chemical Engineering and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

10+ years of Commercial Real Estate and Portfolio Management & Valuation experience in Mexico and the US. Responsible for portfolio management, including value-add strategy implementation and asset performance.  Former investment professional at SKB, an American private equity firm, operator, and developer specializing in Urban Industrial and Suburban Mixed-Use commercial along the US West Coast market. With more than $2bn assets under management, Karina participated in the underwriting, acquisitions, financing, and asset management of the portfolio. Previously an investment professional at The Aztec Fund, a Mexican private equity firm focused primarily on Class A office in the US. Former Treasury, Finance, Capital & Liquidity Analyst at Bank of America where she was responsible for Basel III compliance and treasury implementation. Holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from ITESM – Instituto Tecnológico de Estúdios Superiores de Monterrey.

6+ years of investment and project management experience. Responsible for various investment management, administrative and reporting functions. Former Project Manager at Tops Day Nurseries in the UK, where she spearheaded successful international recruitment campaigns. Previously with Rodina, a leading Mexican family office and investment fund, where she oversaw investor relations and compliance efforts. Previously part of M&A services at EY. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and strategic finance from ITAM, Mexico, and an MBA from the University of Oxford.